‘Powslayer’. ‘Untracked’. ‘Powder Bowl’. The award for the most Ronseal-named outerwear collection definitely goes to Patagonia. The Californain company’s gear is predominantly aimed at the high-end freerider who needs kit that can pass muster in some of the most harrowing conditions on the planet. Yes, the price is higher than that of the average snowboard outfit, but you’ll feel the benefit of spending that extra wedge as soon as you put it on –and should you get stuck in a storm, it’ll pay for itself several times over. Knowing that the brand invests a significant amount of that cash into environmental and sustainability causes also takes the sting off. Truly remarkable outerwear.

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LEFT:
Powslayer Jacket (Women’s)
£540
Gore-Tex

Powslayer Bibs (Women’s)
£460
Gore-Tex

RIGHT:
Untracked Jacket (Men’s)
£420
Gore-Tex

Untracked Pants (Men’s)
£330
Gore-Tex